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Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)
There's a belt that snakes through your engine. It's even named for a snake, the serpentine belt. It'll bite you when it breaks, possibly leaving you stranded. So, it's good to know ...
Published on: Jun 04, 2023
The Little Valve that Could (PCV Valve Replacement)
It's easy to get letters like PVC and PCV mixed up. PVC is a plastic that's used in a lot of things, especially plumbing pipes. And PCV is a valve that helps your engine burn off excess fu...
Published on: Nov 06, 2022
Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates.
That kind of re...
Published on: Oct 25, 2020
Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 yea...
Published on: May 31, 2020
Odometer Rollback on Your Columbus, Georgia Vehicle
How do Columbus drivers know if an odometer is telling the truth?Well, back in '86, Congress passed the Truth-in-Mileage Act to protect Georgia consumers against mileage fraud. It says a Georg...
Published on: May 17, 2020
The Tires First Inc Guide to Tire Specs
You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Columbus service center you keep repeating it over...
Published on: Apr 05, 2020
Gas Savings in Columbus: Sharpen Your Pencil
High gas prices in Columbus increase the cost of living for Georgia drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger po...
Published on: Mar 29, 2020
Lease or Buy?
Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Columbus drivers. It's always a tough question for auto owners, but here is some info that'll help you make an informed decision.If you buy, you'll pay the ful...
Published on: Feb 02, 2020